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Culinary

Spicy Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables

…squares 1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch squares 3–1/2 tablespoons coconut, grapeseed or sunflower seed oil Marinade 2 tablespoons tamari sauce 1–1/2 tablespoons rice wine or…

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Comfort Foods

Blackberry-Vanilla Sundaes

…3/4 – 1 cup sugar (based on ripeness of berries and personal preference) 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons raspberry wine or liqueur or Casiss (optional) 1…

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Consciousness

A Sugar That’s Actually Good For You!

…now added pure maple syrup to their list of green tea, the resveratrol in red wine and curcumin found in turmeric as healthy foods that protect against developing Alzheimer’s. This…

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Book Reviews

Things To Do With Vanilla Ice Cream

Wine or Beer Granita. Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pecans and store-bought or homemade caramel sauce. Add peach slices, if you like. Crushed Praline and Saucy Berries or Maple Cranberry Sauce. Pair With…

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Amazon Tree Grape

…are very fragile and susceptible to fungus, which is why they are not sold commercially except where grown.  The grapes are eaten fresh and are made into jam and wine….

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Tahitian Vanilla Extract

…compotes and desserts, custards and creme brulee, and in sauces for poultry, seafood and wild game. The Tahitians always use it in seafood dishes such as mahi-mahi in white wine,…

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BananasandPlantains
Tropical Food Facts

Bananas and Plantains

…eaten out-of-hand, bananas are fried, boiled, roasted, mashed as an ingredient in baked goods, and even made into beer and wine.  They are the most eaten fruit in the US….

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Cakes

Italian Custard Cake

…sugar, 1/2 cup Sherry or dry Marsala wine, and 1/4 cup water. Transfer mixture to a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until custard thickens (thermometer should…

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Culinary

Cherries with Vanilla Bean

…cherries. That said, they were delicious. Instead of using vodka, rum or brandy, I used raspberry wine to give the cherries a fruity boost. You could also use cherry brandy….

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Things to Do With Vanilla Ice Cream

…coarse sea salt or crushed cardamom seeds. A spoonful of Coffee or Wine or Beer Granita. Bourbon-Brown Sugar Pecans and store-bought or homemade caramel sauce. Add peach slices, if you…

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Tropical Fruits? You Betcha!

…directly on the trunk and branches of the tree and is made into jellies, wine and juice. I spent an afternoon in Kona with a 90 year old farmer, Sunao…

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Culinary

Caprese Salad

…of olive oil and a mild vegetable oil like sunflower, grape seed or walnut oil. 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 – 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2…

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Culinary

Aioli

…reviews Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x 2 garlic cloves 1 large egg yolk 1 hard boiled egg yolk (optional) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon red or white wine vinegar 1/2…

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Fruit Desserts

Poached Pear Tart

…2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆ No reviews Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x Poaching Liquid 1–1/2 cups red wine 1–1/2 water 1 cup sugar 1 bay leaf 1 twig of fresh…

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Healthy Cooking

Wild Rice, Chickpea and Cherry Salad

…chickpeas or cannellini beans Between 20 and 25 large black cherries, pitted and cut into quarters 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar Sea salt…

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Lomo Saltado

wine or sherry vinegar 4 teaspoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon Rain’s Choice ground Vanilla Bean Powder 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 5…

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